Expressive E Touché SE
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Expressive E
Touché SE
Product Info
Article Number:
447115
Brand:
Expressive E
Model:
Touché SE
Category:
Synthesizer Peripherals
Price:
$295.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Touché SE is a seriously cool little device if you're into experimental sound design or want a deeply expressive way to control your synths. It’s ideal for producers, sound designers, and electronic musicians who want nuanced, tactile control without a full-sized keyboard—just be prepared to invest some time learning its ins and outs.
Product Description
- Expressive E Touché SE
- Multidimensional USB Controller
- Highly reactive black plastic surface
- 4 Dimensions of movement
- 4 Ultra-sensitive
- independent parameters ("shiftings")
- Individual adjustment of pressure sensitivity
- lateral resistance and pressure resistance
- Control VST2 plug-ins - up to 8 simultaneous plug-in parameters
- 250 Factory sounds and 250 presets for third-party plug-ins
- USB-class compliant MIDI device
- USB connection
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 246 x 62 x 100 mm
- Including Lié VST and AU plug-in (from Mac OSX 10.11 and Windows 10 (64 bit)
PROS
- • Highly expressive, nuanced control over VST parameters.
- • The black plastic surface offers surprisingly good tactile feedback.
- • Lié software provides immediate, usable sound design potential.
- • Compact size makes it exceptionally portable and desktop-friendly.
CONS
- • Plastic construction feels less premium than metal alternatives.
- • Limited key count restricts its use for full compositions.
- • The learning curve for mastering all four dimensions can be steep.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Multidimensional USB Controller
Compatibility
Mac OSX 10.11+, Windows 10 (64 bit)
Connection
USB
Power
Bus-powered (USB)
Weight
Approximately 1.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Touché SE's pressure sensitivity is far more granular, offering a wider range of expression and allowing for subtle nuances that are typically missed with standard controllers.
Yes, it's class-compliant and works seamlessly with Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, and most other major DAWs. The Lié software helps with mapping and integration.
Absolutely, each of the four dimensions—pressure, lateral, in-shift, and sin—is individually adjustable, allowing you to tailor the control to the specific needs of your synth or VST.
